Houston Texans Articles - Page 88

In the first couple of months of the offseason, there has been the underlying situation with Pro Bowl defensive end Jadeveon Clowney’s contract entering the fifth-year option. This has pushed to the forefront talk of working out a lucrative extension with Clowney at some point over the summer. The Texans have remained firm with their […]

Last season, the Houston Texans saw a franchise quarterback emerge in the form of rookie Deshaun Watson. Once Watson was given his opportunity as a starter, the Clemson product showed what he could do on the NFL level by shattering rookie records and being a nightmare for opposing defenses. Unfortunately, Watson went down with a torn […]

The Houston Texans have become a potential team on the rise next season and beyond behind the emergence quarterback Deshaun Watson. There was a strong level of promise in his play prior to suffering a season-ending ACL tear last November. A major part of that optimism has been directed toward his unique bond with star […]

Star wide receiver Dez Bryant has found himself on the open market for the first time in his NFL career after he was released by the Dallas Cowboys on Friday morning after eight seasons. This has opened the door to several possibilities for his next landing spot. Bryant had initially voiced a desire to stay […]

Tyrann Mathieu was recruited by J.J. Watt to join the Houston Texans shortly after his release from the Arizona Cardinals, and he signed. And now, it’s the Honey Badger’s turn to recruit for his new team as he’s sounded out to the recently-cut Dez Bryant to join him in Houston. Come to Houston bro… @DezBryant […]

It goes without saying that the Arizona Cardinals have made some significant changes since the retirement of former head coach Bruce Arians this offseason. Among them was the release of safety Tyrann Mathieu, who has since signed with the Houston Texans. There has been some speculation that the decision was due to his declining performance […]

The high points for the Houston Texans were few and far in between amidst an injury-riddled 2017 NFL season. Among the notable highlights was the induction of former star wide receiver Andre Johnson into the Texans Ring of Honor. Unfortunately, his ceremony came amidst the controversial remarks made by team owner Bob McNair. Johnson said […]

When the Arizona Cardinals had to release safety Tyrann Mathieu because he refused to take a pay cut, the Houston Texans seized the opportunity and signed him to a one-year, $7 million contract. Mathieu has proven the doubters wrong before and he’s slated to do it yet again, says his longtime teammate and close friend in […]

When it comes to the Houston Texans’ defense, the team reportedly wants to keep outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus with them for as long as possible. According to a tweet from Jordan Schultz of Yahoo Sports, the Texans intend to sign Mercilus to a contract extension prior to the start of the season. Also re #Texans, […]

After months of talk surrounding a potential deal, the Houston Texans are reportedly close to a contract extension for star defensive end Jadeveon Clowney, per Yahoo Sports’ Jordan Schultz. Per source, Texans and Jadeveon Clowney are “close” to a contract extension. @AlbertBreer first reported “a lot of progress” being made. I’m told in the neighborhood […]

A few months ago, Houston Texans owner Bob McNair put himself in a negative after making a controversial remark, saying “We can’t have the inmates running the prison” during an owners-platers meeting last year. The phrase sounds bad enough even without any context, so the fact that McNair uttered that at a time when NFL […]

The Houston Texans were undoubtedly one of the most injury-riddled teams in the 2017 NFL season. Fortunately, they have regrouped and are poised for a strong comeback next season behind quarterback Deshaun Watson. Although his rookie season was cut early by an ACL tear, Watson is reportedly ahead of schedule in his rehabilitation process. However, head coach […]

There is a certain sense of optimism surrounding the Houston Texans going into the 2018 NFL season. Not only have they added solid depth to key positions, but they are expecting to welcome back a number of their star players from injury this offseason, including quarterback Deshaun Watson. Watson’s emergence has given the Texans some security […]

There is a newfound sense of optimism surrounding the Houston Texans. Following their tumultuous search for a franchise quarterback, they finally got what they were looking for in Deshaun Watson. Watson’s success was one of the most pleasant surprises of the 2017 season. However, former college teammate Dorian O’Daniel said the expectations for the young quarterback […]

Houston Texans second-year quarterback Deshaun Watson is currently steadily recovering an ACL tear that he suffered last November. He has continued push forward through the process that potentially has him on schedule to be ready to return to the field ahead of the 2018 season. However, given the type of significant injury that he is hoping […]

Jadeveon Clowney will be playing under the final year of his rookie contract in 2018. It is safe to say that the Houston Texans are pleased with their former No. 1 pick and want to keep him around. So, it is only a matter of working out the details of a contract extension. From what […]

Deshaun Watson is the future of the quarterback position for the Houston Texans. But, as the team learned the hard way last season, you have to have a backup. With Tom Savage moving on, they had to look elsewhere for a No. 2. They settled on a familiar face—Brandon Weeden. Texans will be signing Brandon […]

Since tearing his ACL back in November, Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson has been on a steady path of recovery. This continues to evoke optimism from the organization about his availability for the 2018 season. The Texans have their eyes on him possibly being ready to take the field by the season opener if he stays on […]

The Houston Texans are in a position to take a giant leap forward next season. Bill O’Brien’s squad was able to upgrade in different areas during this NFL offseason while also seeing their up-and-coming quarterback Deshaun Watson work back from his knee injury. Before going down with a torn ACL in practice last season, Watson […]

In his first season in the NFL, Houston Texans, quarterback Deshaun Watson took the league by storm with his stellar play on the field. He quickly emerged as a rising star at the position with plenty of potential to be a huge factor with his arm for the next decade. A major part of that […]

The Houston Texans reportedly worked out quarterback Lamar Jackson earlier this week. They did so despite the fact that Jackson could very well be off the board by the time the Texans finally make their first pick, which is all the way down in 68th. That will be especially true if other teams share Texans […]

The Houston Texans made a major splash this past week upgrading their secondary with the addition of former Pro Bowl safety Tyrann Mathieu on a one-year deal shortly after he was released by the Arizona Cardinals. Since the move, Mathieu has been quite vocal about his excitement about this next chapter of his career. Among […]

The Houston Texans already have their franchise quarterback in Deshaun Watson. Prior to going down with a torn ACL last season, Watson lived up to the hype in the seven games he played during his rookie year. With the starting spot all locked up, the Texans are now looking at the possibility of picking up […]

When free agents like Tyrann Mathieu switch teams, they leave teammates behind, but they also leave something else, opponents. Some they may miss because they were easy to beat. Others they will not miss because they were so tough. For Mathieu, there is one guy he is glad he will not have to face twice […]

The Arizona Cardinals made headlines when they decided to part ways with safety Tyrann Mathieu after he refused to take a pay cut. Needless to say, it did not take long for the Houston Texans to close in on a one-year, $6.5 million deal with the talent defensive back for the 2018 season. Mathieu has acknowledged […]

The Arizona Cardinals made the surprising decision to release safety Tyrann Mathieu after he refused to take a pay cut for the 2018 NFL season. Needless to say, it did not take long for him to get scooped up by another star-studded team in the Houston Texans on a one-year, $7 million deal. Mathieu had plenty […]

Defensive back Tyrann Mathieu has signed a deal with the Houston Texans. It’s only a one-year deal for the talented defensive player, but adds a lot to Houston’s secondary. The signing was actually inferred to be done on the mean streets of Twitter by JJ Watt, who opted to use his emoji game to announce […]

Through the first few days of the free agency period, the Houston Texans have worked toward acquiring a couple of key free agents on the open market. The team still possesses a plethora of salary cap space to make additions to the roster There yet to be any signing of note on the offensive side of […]

Former Pro Bowl running back Adrian Peterson has entered the free agency market for the second straight year after the Arizona Cardinals decided to part ways with him. This has put him out there to decide where he wants to make his next stop in his illustrious NFL career. In the last few days, he […]

Recently released by the Arizona Cardinals, dynamic safety Tyrann Mathieu is reportedly drawing interest from the Houston Texans. A third-round pick in the 2013 NFL Draft by Arizona, Mathieu made the Pro Bowl in 2015 and just finished his first year in which he played in every game during the regular season. He’s essentially still getting […]

Cornerback Aaron Colvin has hit pay dirt. The Houston Texans, on the other hand, has found a great addition to their secondary. According to Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network, Colvin and the Texans have agreed to a lucrative four-year deal. Numbers on new Texans CB Aaron Colvin: Four years, $34 million with $18 million […]

Recently cut by the Arizona Cardinals, running back Adrian Peterson openly admits that the Houston Texans is a franchise he would love to play for. Peterson told TMZ that his “dream scenario” was to sign with the Texans. “Obviously, being back home would be awesome,” Peterson said. “Houston has always been a team I’ve thought about. […]

The Houston Texans have some notable ties to the New England Patriots. Head coach Bill O’Brien and defensive coordinator Romeo Crennel are both notable members of the Bill Belichick coaching tree, as is previous DC Mike Vrabel. Former Patriots stalwart Vince Wilfork also played a couple of seasons at Houston after leaving the Pats. That […]

The Houston Texans have been riding the strength of their defense led by J.J. Watt over the last half-decade, but last season, he was lost early to injury. Fortunately, rookie quarterback Deshaun Watson emerged—until he was also lost to a season-ending injury. Fans will be glad to know that both appear to be well on […]

Following days of speculation, the Seattle Seahawks finally pulled the trigger on parting ways with All-Pro cornerback Richard Sherman after seven seasons with the team. This has immediately placed him at the top of the list as one of the most intriguing secondary talents available ahead of the free agency period. There will be several […]

Before the new league year begins on March 14th, the Los Angeles Rams will cut wide receiver/gadget running back Tavon Austin. Austin sparsely saw the field in 2017, and with $8 million due his way for 2018, it’s all but assured that LA will let him go. Austin’s camp has anticipated that move, and they’re […]

The anthem protest had been one of the biggest storylines of the NFL season. One of the teams at the forefront for all the wrong reasons was the Houston Texans. Considering the current landscape of citizen relations with law enforcement, the protests do not seem to be ending anytime soon. However, according to Houston Chronicle’s Jerome Solomon, the Texans will approach […]

Dion Lewis, formerly of the New England Patriots and free-agent-to-be, is already receiving interest from many teams across the league. According to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, up to six or seven teams are already thinking about acquiring the services of one Mr. Lewis. The New York Jets, Houston Texans, San Francisco 49ers, Indianapolis […]

Although most teams around the league are looking to bolster their rosters this offseason, the Houston Texans are just waiting for theirs to heal up for next year. Headling their injury-riddled 2017 NFL season was defensive end, J.J. Watt. Season-ending injuries have become a bit of a common occurrence for the Texans’ star in the […]